amplect

Etymology
From Latin.

Verb

 * 1)  To embrace.
 * 2)  To grasp (the mating partner) with front legs, so as to engage in.
 * 1)  To grasp (the mating partner) with front legs, so as to engage in.
 * 1)  To grasp (the mating partner) with front legs, so as to engage in.
 * 1)  To grasp (the mating partner) with front legs, so as to engage in.

Related terms

 * amplection